August 8th, 11 am, at the McKenzie River Discovery Center 44643 Hwy 126. Leaburg OR 97489
All, after months of scheduling we have secured a meeting with congressman Peter DeFazio on August 8th, 11 am,at the McKenzie River Discovery Center. We are planning to have a brief award ceremony where we give an art piece with an inscription to Peter in acknowledgement of his services to the people of Oregon and in particular the folks of the McKenzie valley. I would like to invite any and all members of the MRGA to join us to help in this celebration. After the award ceremony we are planning to take the congressman for a short float( 12-3pm) to do a little fishing and help remind him of the importance of the Leaburg hatchery to the people and guides of Lane county. I have volunteered to row a boat but I am looking for a couple of volunteers to help take some of his staff down the river as well. If you are available to row on that day please contact me as soon as possible so that we can sort out the details. This should be a great event and I hope to see you all there!
This info is just in from the McKenzie River Trust
Hello River Partners, Due to hazard tree removal, the Finn Rock Landing will have periodic closures on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and 15. Please share this information with anyone else you feel should be aware of this closure. Thank you for helping us get the word out! Brandi
Brandi Crawford Ferguson AD of Philanthropy / McKenzie Community Liaison McKenzie River Trust
We want to share an update on the $10 million of grant funding made available by the legislature to help guides financially impacted by the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic or by services disruptions related to drought or wildfire.
You’re receiving this email because you meet one of the program requirements of being registered with the Marine Board prior to Mar. 1, 2020.
Another requirement to apply for this funding is that are an Oregon resident and that you hold a current 2022 Outfitter Guide registration.
If you haven’t already, submit your registration renewal by April 30, 2022 (submissions after that date won’t be eligible for this grant relief funding).
The Program Rules are now available for you to determine whether you are eligible to receive funding.
4/22 through 4/29: Review the Program Rules and application questions to determine if you are eligible for funding.
4/22 through 4/30: If you haven’t already, submit your 2022 Outfitter Guide renewal to the OSMB.
4/28: You will receive a confidential access code via email from OSMB to be able to access the online grant application when it opens on 4/29. Any problems logging on, email grants@traveloregon.com or check Travel Oregon’s FAQ’s on their website.
4/29: The online application will be available on Travel Oregon’s website and accepting applications until 5 p.m. on May 13. Do not wait to the last minute – submit prior to May 13 if at all possible.
5/13 at 5 p.m.: Application period closes.
Travel Oregon is the administrator of the grant program so the list of eligible applicants has been shared with their agency. Please look for an email from Travel Oregon on Monday, April 25 with links to the Program Rules and the application questions so you can begin preparing to submit an application, if you are eligible. If you have program questions, please direct them to grants@traveloregon.com.
Spread the word that this program is happening and remind folks to check their inbox for my correspondence as well as those from Travel Oregon. The grants are specifically for Outfitter Guides that meet the initial eligibility criteria of holding a resident guide registration prior to Mar. 1, 2020.
Mark the dates – there is not much time to file your application, so don’t miss out! There WILL NOT BE ANY EXCEPTIONS to the application dates.
